Making A Community Better, Safe, Sight, & Sound!

[1stwahine]

I forgot where the thread was when someone asked what is Mayor Wrights Housing. Anyways, I figured posting a new one so we can all share how our community is beautifing in their own way.

Today, The New Hope Chapel of Kalihi are here in force to paint and do a big clean up of MWH. All cars were to be moved out by 7:00 am. Did anyone listen, NO. Still they managed to clean and paint. Mahalo to them all.

Yesterday, residents get a notice that from June 6th - June 22nd, all cars must be out of MWH by 6:00 am. Resurficing and pavements will be done by a private company contracted by the State.

I'm all for making MWH beautiful and once and for all rid of the pot holes that look like craters on Mars...but how PUPULE, to paint the lines, signs, etc. when Monday it's going to be repaved? DUH?

I tried in vain along with Mrs. Eliapo to get some sense into the workers in telling the volunteers to stop. One of them said they could go to two other housings to do some work. Did they listen? No.

Oh, well...Mayor Wrights Housing is being changed. Inside and out. Next week, my cooking class!

auntie lynn aka auntie pupule

[adrian]

When I was with the Law Enforcement Explorers, we painted a few places that had graffitti and other vandalism. A few neighbors thanked us for painting the area, and will start calling the police when they see people tag the area.

Of course, I did a lot of community events, ranging from the first couple Taste of Waipahus', to a few St Joseph Ho'olaulea and a few Easter Egg Extravaganzas.

Too bad I barely have enough time to do them, or else I'd still be helping out.

[1stwahine]

Just an UPDATE of what's happening at MWH...

The road resurfacing and pavement improvements began yesterday. It's a joke. Resurfacing only in the middle so far, some over the newly painted stall lines too. Pavement work...all ready to go. The men came by this morning and told me, " We're gonna pour the cement today." They never came.

I get a call from the office, telling me to pick-up my temporary parking permit (3 days) at the Security Guard Shack. She goes on and tell me that I need to be out of my regular parking stall by 6:30 am, tomarrow morning. I go there wobbling. It's not there, the parking permit. I go there again with my car (not that dumb this time), get the permit. The Security Guard looks at me and says, "Oh, no!" I told him where is the parking located. Damn, it's quite a distance from my apartment. No pilikia, I'll just follow what they tell me.

Prior to me going to p/u my permit...the female guard gets attacked by a female for not letting her into MWH. There is no visitors or drop offs till June 22nd. Police come and arrest the assailant. Female guard is in her van holding her face and talking to her supervisor.

It's getting to be a circus. This morning one of the bullies at MWH had their car towed. $ 50.00 they had to pay. Me, just watching everything and happy that even if it's a half OKOLE job altogether...it's better than nothing. ;)

Auntie Lynn aka Auntie Pupule :confused:

[1stwahine]

June 24, 2005. MWH looks 98% better. The road resurfacing and pavements have been completed on schedule. Only the middle part of the areas resurfaced but for the most part it's better than nothing. At least the pot holes are gone.

This week representatives from the Housing of Urban Development (HUD), came to inspect MWH. They randomly picked apartments to inspect. The meintenance crew did a good job in patching up and painting here and there to band-aid the problems that still remains. I waited for someone to come but nobody came. Shucks. They passed by with the head of Meintenance whom probably told them, "not that apartment, the lady there is "Pupule!"hehehe

Anyway's, now we get a letter from the office telling us that the HUD inspectors completed their inspections and found that having padlocks on our back lanais is in violation because of health and safety issues! For example, if there is a fire in the unit, you would be able to escape thru your rear lanai gate easily if it's not locked. This is for your safety that we are asking you to remove your locks immediately. Non-comliance...etc, etc.

In the meantime, we will be looking at other options that will satisfy HUD and also addressing your concerns regarding security, etc.

So do I risk taking the lock off and make MAMA and I subject to a break in while we're asleep and/or awake? This is MWH, we have major problems that are known. All it would take is for the idiots to find out we can't have locks, and they will have a field day with the residents. Then again, I miss the action of kicking butt...but I'm too old already. If there ever was a fire, I would break the freaken windows if theres no other alternative. In the first place we have the keys or the combination numbers. Duh. Plus we all have fire extinguishers that are inspected every year, and smoke detectors.

Your ideas is greatly appreciated cause when I go to the Resident Association's meeting (whenever that is), I'll have something to present.

Mahalo,

Auntie Lynn aka Auntie Pupule

[Miulang]

Hui Tita:
There are things called "window/door jammers" that you can attach to a lanai door to keep people from entering. This particular company (http://www.safetycentral.com/safetycentral/winjamslidgl1.html) sells them for about $4/ea. The only downside is people have to remember to lock them in place whenever they aren't planning to use the door. But it's cheap and would be in compliance with the HUD rules. Maybe you guys could get a grant from somebody (the City or maybe even a local charity) to pay for it...then everybody can get one for free.

Here are some ideas for securing the glass doors that cost even less money (http://www.flpd.org/tipslide.html), but probably aren't as secure.

One other idea is to get window film (they sell the stuff for windows and doors to filter out ultraviolet light and here in earthquake country to prevent glass from shattering). Why this would be useful is if somebody tried to break the glass in the door, it wouldn't shatter...it would hold together, just like car windshield glass holds together when it's smashed. Plus, since it filters out ultraviolet light, it would keep the inside of the place cooler in the hot weather (the units with western exposure probably feel like ovens in the afternoon) and keep stuff from fading. You can also get reflective (mirrored) or smoky film to make it harder for people to see inside the room. Here's an example of what the window film can do. (Llumar film (http://www.llumar.com/na-eng/Safety/security.html#smashgrab) is very expensive, but there are other films that are cheaper and do basically the same thing that you can buy at places like Lowe's and Home Depot).

Here's a safety checklist (http://www.sacsheriff.com/crime_prevention/documents/home_safety_09.cfm) you can take your security meeting too.

Malama pono,
Miulang

[1stwahine]

Thanks Miulang. I could use the jammers for the back door. However the lanai door is like a gate with an attachment to put a lock in place. Only those who live on the first floor have such gates. The rest have enclosed cemented lanais. That in itself is a danger, for health and safety issues.

Guess they couldn't find any other thing wrong with MWH so they come up with this crap. Eh, I going leave my lock on. Let um' try take it out. I have my reasons why I don't want to take it off. :eek:

Lynn

[1stwahine]

June 29, 2005. Tonight is The Tenant's Association Meeting. I'm sure everyone will have objections to the now enforced no locks policy due to HUD requirements. I'm ready. When I first moved here (after my husband's death) with my three children...I lived at Building 31, Vinyard Blvd. side.) Two weeks after, while we were asleep, we were robbed.

Being victamized, yet unharmed physically, still made us mad as hell. The robber took my late husband's ring, necklace (2 gold boxing gloves), gold chain and his wallet. Later as the years passed I found out who did it. I couldn't recover any of the stolen items.

I will state my case as best as I can tonight. No locks is inviting terrible things. Other than that, MWH is coming together as a community. My Micronesian neighbor upstairs gave me a big "Kumu" which I steamed and was it onolicious!

I'll let you all know about the meeting tonight.
Remember, let us know what's happening in your community too. ;)

Auntie Lynn aka Auntie Pupule

[1stwahine]

When the topic for the locks started, everyone wanted to talk…angry handicap and elderly tenants ready to speak their mind, including me. "Carlos", Representative for Management, was on sick leave due to an accident. He sure had a welcome back from the tenants. He was bombarded with questions. He stated that it wasn’t HCDCH’S call but from the Housing of Urban Development’s office on the mainland. It didn’t matter…everyone still grumbled to him. He listened. He can handle. He’s Carlos!

more: http://www.hawaiistories.com/lynn/2005/06/29

[1stwahine]

July 15, 2005 Tomarrow will be the Annual Cultural Fair at Mayor Wrights Housing. I will be manning the Military Booth and giving out pamphlets and goodies from the Armed Forces! My son and daughter has donated the hot dogs, buns and condiments. Other foods representing the various cultures will also be given. Entertainment and special guests will be coming. If you're in the neighborhood, please come by and see for yourself the change that is happening at MWH. Come visit me at my booth...I always love meeting others from hawaiistories and hawaiithreads!

Komo mai...no be shy!

Auntie Lynn aka Aunty Pupule
momthreesoldiers!

[1stwahine]

Aloha! MWH Cultural Day 2005!
I’ve lived at MWH since October 15, 1997 (different year). How do I remember it so well? It’s Conrad’s birthday. Through the years there have been many community get-togethers and fairs. However, I never went to one…till today.

I didn’t know what to expect but I knew what I was going to do. Represent the best I could the Armed Forces. Because I didn’t have a real authorization from the Dept. Of Defense (DOD), there was not much I could do except to answer questions as a military mother. I also gave pamphlets and goodies provided by the various recruiting offices.

It was fun! Period

See my blog for more of today's Cutural Fair @ MWH

http://www.hawaiistories.com/lynn

[1stwahine]

Breaking News...

Approximately around 10:00 pm. A main water line fronting Mayor Wrights Homes on Liliha Street broke. All lanes entering Liliha Street has been shut down. According to Mrs. Eliapo, President of MWH, the HFD was called within five minutes. It took them till 11:05 pm. to respond!

Imagine if we had a major fire going on here in downtown Honolulu! Auwe! :mad:

Auntie Lynn

[Glen Miyashiro]

Breaking News...

Approximately around 10:00 pm. A main water line fronting Mayor Wrights Homes on Liliha Street broke. All lanes entering Liliha Street has been shut down. According to Mrs. Eliapo, President of MWH, the HFD was called within five minutes. It took them till 11:05 pm. to respond!

Imagine if we had a major fire going on here in downtown Honolulu! Auwe! :mad:

Auntie LynnThey're probably all out in Nānākuli fighting brush fires. :(

[1stwahine]

They're probably all out in Nānākuli fighting brush fires. :(

or...taking a much needed R & R! Still, wouldn't at least one Unit be on call in the Honolulu area to cover other outbreaks or emergencies should anything occur?

Auntie Lynn

[lurkah]

Breaking News...

Approximately around 10:00 pm. A main water line fronting Mayor Wrights Homes on Liliha Street broke. All lanes entering Liliha Street has been shut down. According to Mrs. Eliapo, President of MWH, the HFD was called within five minutes. It took them till 11:05 pm. to respond!
Eh Auntie, did Mrs. Eliapo call 911? Would've made more sense to me if the dispatcher sent one nearby HPD unit first to confirm da problem, anden next to be notified should've been an emergency crew from da Board of Water Supply to locate and shut down the correct underground water valve associated with the break (HFD's kuleana involves locations of above-ground fire hydrants and stand pipes). So maybe it was da Board of Water Supply guys that didn't respond right away because they were too busy playing volleyball someplace. Oh wait...now I'm confusing them with the HFD guys. :p

[1stwahine]

First, wea you was? Yeah, Mrs. Elaipo called 911. Security called too. HPD was there first to access and take care of traffic. They completed fixing the problem by 4:00 p.m. this afternoon. Was still shown on the news at 6:00 pm. on Channel 9.

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Kalihi Palama Chinatown Community Implementing Group
invites you to come to a
Community Conversation

They are currently developing a communtiy strategic plan to address issues of crime, education, homelessness, economic development, and family strengthening. They will be presenting the draft plan. If you live and/or work in Kalihi, Palama or Chinatown, they want your comment and more input!

On Tuesday ~ November 22, 2005
6:00 p.m. - 8: 30 p.m.
Ka'iulani Elementary
School Cafeteria
783 N. King Street, Honolulu, 96817

Food and drinks will be provided!

Door prizes will be given out!

Please inform them if you are attending.
For more information, please contact
Joy Barua at 852-6100.

Kalihi Palama Chinatown Community Implementing
Group is a U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban
Development Enpowerment Zone initiative.

[1stwahine]

Bright Ideas: Mini-Grants
"Care about improving the Chinatown arts district? Write a one-page paper on your best idea. Twenty applicants will be selected for a short oral presentation and ten will receive a grant of up to $4000. Deadline is June 30. info@artsatmarks.com "

Auntie Lynn :D

[1stwahine]

For The Children

Last night a fellow tenant, Fetu, came to my Hale to wala'au with me. He invited me to attend an interview with a reporter from The Honolulu Advertiser today. We met at noon, headed out to meet Mary. We then went to Hana Eliapo's (President of MWH Tenant Association) home.

As we were walking the questions started. By the time we reached Hana's hale both Fetu and I were ready for the interview. We didn't leave anything out. We spoke out in unison that our MWH Community needs to be heard.

The interview was based on our Security Problems. We have many. Soon Marlene and another Youth Group member arrived. Their thoughts on the situation and what they have done to make it better. We all agreed and spoke out strongly that whatever problems MWH has...it is not caused by our residents but by outsiders.

For rest of story please go to http://www.auntiepupule.com/blog/

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

In today's Advertiser

"Mayor Wright Homes residents feel besieged"
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060705/NEWS01/607050345/1190/NEWS

Auntie Lynn :)

[nachodaddy]

Auntie;

How many cops live in MWH?

[LikaNui]

I saw that article (and your photo) this morning too. Way to go, Auntie Lynn!
[/applause]

[1stwahine]

Auntie;

How many cops live in MWH?

Aloha nachodaddy, None that I know of. However, we have several Officers in Blue who were raised in MWH. One who was the former Shopo President. And another who will soon become one ~ my youngest daughter. :D

Auntie Lynn :)

[1stwahine]

I saw that article (and your photo) this morning too. Way to go, Auntie Lynn!
[/applause]

LikaNui, The Honolulu Advertiser gave us the chance to speak our voices. It is our hopes that it will be heard. Now we begin our fight together as one strong voice to regain our community back for good! :D

MAHALO

Auntie Lynn

btw: Had betta pictures den dat. I look fat! :eek: :p

[nachodaddy]

Aloha nachodaddy, None that I know of. However, we have several Officers in Blue who were raised in MWH. One who was the former Shopo President. And another who will soon become one ~ my youngest daughter. :D

Auntie Lynn :)

Well, I have seen it work in other neighborhoods but if you can get cops to live in the area, the shenanigans tend to drop off.

I know the drill. Stuff happens. Cops get called. By the time the cops get there, everyone involved has dispersed. Pretty soon it takes a while for the cops to come. Someone gets shot. Increased patrols for a while. Then it drops off. Repeat.

The hard part is you have find an incentive for them to live in the area. Some sort of subsidy perhaps? Government? Homeowners Association? Third Party?

It is always a "win/win" if you can get the crime rate to drop. :)

[1stwahine]

Well, I have seen it work in other neighborhoods but if you can get cops to live in the area, the shenanigans tend to drop off.

I know the drill. Stuff happens. Cops get called. By the time the cops get there, everyone involved has dispersed. Pretty soon it takes a while for the cops to come. Someone gets shot. Increased patrols for a while. Then it drops off. Repeat.

The hard part is you have find an incentive for them to live in the area. Some sort of subsidy perhaps? Government? Homeowners Association? Third Party?

It is always a "win/win" if you can get the crime rate to drop. :)

You are absolutely correct again! ;)

Per this morning's article "Sgt. John Kauwenaole, of the Kalihi Weed and Seed office, said his officers will be paying more attention to Mayor Wright in coming months because of increased problems related to illegal drugs and fighting. He declined to discuss specific operations, saying they would likely involve stings."

I've been trying to get them more involved for how long. My repeated efforts have gone unheard. Many months ago, I wrote in my Blog and asked for any HPD Officers to come and volunteer on our Neighborhood Walks. We needed Help. None showed. Hopefully, our voices and our situation will now be heard and not forgotten.

As for the Security Guards we have. What you read in the article is untrue. They don't rover the premises. They sit in the Guard Shack on their Fat Okoles reading the paper, talking to friends, or visiting their friends at other units. One time a Security Guard was running amok around the shack yelling to call 911 cause someone was chasing him. The irony. :eek:

Auntie Lynn

[nachodaddy]

Again, find a way, any way, to get them to move to MWH. When their families are potentialy affected, the response time is predictably quicker. Plus, the added benefit when they are home off duty. Double plus is that your "security" will step it up a notch if they know that they are being watched and evaluated.

[1stwahine]

Again, find a way, any way, to get them to move to MWH. When their families are potentialy affected, the response time is predictably quicker. Plus, the added benefit when they are home off duty. Double plus is that your "security" will step it up a notch if they know that they are being watched and evaluated.

Oh! How wish it was that simple. Unfortunately, MWH is a Public Housing Project where People with Low to Moderate Incomes live. Mostly poor ones like me. :o Well, I not dat poor. ;) My hale look like one in Kahala!heheheh

We initiated a petition to have the current Security removed. We are not the only Housing that is having problems with their company. There was a meeting held at the Kalihi Police Station several weeks ago. It was attended by all the managers, Assistant to the HCDCH Dept., Mr. Miki, Community Members and the owner of the Security Firm.

The problem was addressed still nothing is being done. The Security Firms bid every so many years to get the contract from HCDCH. However, they are not doing a sufficient job. We, the residents started to log everything so that we can show what is going on with proof. Our Petition to have them removed is our right due to being unsafe with their Mickey Mouse performances of doing their jobs.

It's a Carnival every night and they are the Clowns! :eek:

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Exclusive Update for HawaiiThreads.com

Fetu Kolio, the man pictured in the article called me 1 hour ago. He asked me to help him. Last night, some punks (non-residents) were popping fireworks where they shouldn't have been. He called Security. Security came and told the group he called them. They came to his hale and threaten him. Then they went into his yard to pop fireworks. He did call 911 but they didn't come.

I'll be writing his formal letter of complaint and attaching it to our petition. It's War and I hope none of our residents get injured in the process.

There will be many intimidation and threats. Especially, now since it came out in The Honolulu Advertiser. We must continue to speak out and be heard. Hopefully, other Media will cover our story as well. :mad:

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

Be careful auntie!

[1stwahine]

Be careful auntie!

No worries! I get my backups...my kids.

Dey get plenty guns! :eek:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/handsome.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/conrd.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/Lynn_thumb_Scan10016.jpg

Juss joking! :p

Auntie pUpuLe will be safe. Dis is America. We have LAWS!!!

[1stwahine]

In this morning's StarBulletin
"Downtown rattled after shooting death"
By Rosemarie Bernardo
http://starbulletin.com/2006/07/06/news/story05.html

"Some residents said prostitution on Kukui Street has worsened in recent months. Kukui Street is part of the Kalihi-Palama/Chinatown Weed and Seed site to "weed out" illegal drug and related activities."

I was in Chinatown that night with my friend Dimi. Far from where we were in town but near in the area.

How ironic they went looking for "Love in all the wrong places." Their last name is "Truelove!' http://starbulletin.com/2006/07/03/news/story04.html

K-den. I shouldn't be making fun. I apologize. One man is dead. A shooting incident occurred in the Chinatown, I love. It isn't the first. However, I can't recall the last shooting. It's been years.

Prostitution in the area is commonly known. I wrote about it on Lynn's Lair on 2/01/05.
http://www.hawaiistories.com/lynn/2005/02/01/prostitutes-of-chinatown/

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

In today's StarBulletin
"3 die in Round Top shooting"

"Area traffic is shut down after last night's spree, the third on Oahu in less than a week"
Star-Bulletin staff

http://starbulletin.com/2006/07/07/news/story01.html

"Three people were shot to death during a robbery at a Round Top Drive lookout last night, the third fatal shooting spree on Oahu in less than five days."

Ok. What is happening? Shootings in three different parts of Oahu. Not one particular neighborhood. No one is safe. One due to Domestice Violence, one due to Prostitution and now a possible Home Invasion/Armed Robbery. :eek:

Total killed: 5 Total injured: 3

Auntie Lynn

[kimo55]

Ok. What is happening?
Honolulu is now, officially an overcongested big city with all the trimmings and requisite problems that arrive when you order the new deluxe redeveloped bustling metropolis package. Which we have. It is only getting worse. thank you developers and polititians.

[manoasurfer123]

Society is going down hill...

As much as there are people that don't want to see it that way...it is!

As much as you want to take back a community... if the community members themselves aren't willing to assist... one person can't move a mountain by themself!

In today's StarBulletin
"3 die in Round Top shooting"

"Area traffic is shut down after last night's spree, the third on Oahu in less than a week"
Star-Bulletin staff

http://starbulletin.com/2006/07/07/news/story01.html
I could see all the sirens and lights up on round top from my lanai...

I was thinking another landslide or something.... then I awoke to hear this news.

Scary... I often like to take people up there to the Lookout to get views of Honolulu from up there... it's a gorgeous view... However, it can be a dangerous area in the nighttime...

Many people up there doing drugs... and who know's what else w/ there steamed up windows;)

[1stwahine]

Many people up there doing drugs... and who know's what else w/ there steamed up windows;)

Wat ya think? Holding hands? :rolleyes:

I no tink so!!!! :p

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Shoot ’em up
"Showdown in Chinatown""

http://starbulletin.com/2006/07/09/features/story01.html
By Nadine Kam

Wat?! Another shooting in Chinatown? :eek:

Nah, "The mission, should the receivers accept, was to make a film -- using mirrors and a set of keys as key props -- based on the theme "A Secret Society.

...completed in 24 hours."

Yeah! That's the kind of "shooting " should be going on in Chinatown. Her richness, history and those who venture there can make some Award Winning Films das foa sure.

Hmmm...anybody interested in making one thru my eyes, ears and mind. Das really one helleva TRUE STORY! Gurranteed to win one award. Ahhhh...the secrets lies within my pUpUle mind! :p

Auntie Lynn :D

[MadAzza]

Honolulu is now, officially an overcongested big city with all the trimmings and requisite problems that arrive when you order the new deluxe redeveloped bustling metropolis package. Which we have. It is only getting worse. thank you developers and polititians.

You're blaming developers and politicians for (probably) drug-related killings and domestic violence? Wow. If "overcongestion" is to blame, then why don't you point the finger at immigration? Perhaps because that isn't PC and would offend your audience? Easier to blame those who aren't reading HT, isn't it?

And here I thought the guy holding the gun did it. I shoulda known -- it's all society's fault!

[kimo55]

Jezuss Phahkin kee Rice. Kimo can't say nuTEEN with out being shot down by various and sundry hatters that are mad. each and every time. from all angles. on all points.
scuze me for expressing.
and in pidgin.
I know it's not english
and illiterate sounding. But I do it anyway.

this gettin old. real quick.

[MadAzza]

Jezuss Phahkin kee Rice. Kimo can't say nuTEEN with out being shot down by various and sundry hatters that are mad. each and every time. from all angles. on all points.

Well, if that isn't the pot calling the kettle black!

[MadAzza]

Jezuss Phahkin kee Rice. Kimo can't say nuTEEN with out being shot down by various and sundry hatters that are mad. each and every time. from all angles. on all points.
scuze me for expressing.
and in pidgin.
I know it's not english
and illiterate sounding. But I do it anyway.

this gettin old. real quick.

Honestly, I figured, you're so good at dishing it out, you should be able to take it.

OK, I'll leave you alone. As you wish.

[1stwahine]

This past Saturday night - a candidate running for political office in District 28 came to walk with our Neighborhood Watch. He said he would bring more people with him to walk with our residents...don't you just love Political Season? :rolleyes:

Can tell wasn't the candidate I'm backing. :p

Whatevas...the more the merrier.

Auntie Lynn of MWH! :D

[kimo55]

Honestly, I figured, you're so good at dishing it out,

I never dished it out at you.

[pzarquon]

How ironic they went looking for "Love in all the wrong places." Their last name is "Truelove!' http://starbulletin.com/2006/07/03/news/story04.htmlJust an update to the shooting incident referenced earlier. KGMB interviewed one of the survivors of the incident, wherein he objects strenuously to the allegation that he and his brother, who was killed, were involved in prostitution.

Shooting Victim Says He's No Pimp (http://www.kgmb.com/kgmb/display.cfm?storyID=8704)
"Now if I walk in a prostitution area, I'm a pimp. If I walk in a drug area, I'm a drug dealer. Well, if I walk next to the City Hall, can I be a Congressman?" asked David Trulove.

[1stwahine]

Shooting Victim Says He's No Pimp (http://www.kgmb.com/kgmb/display.cfm?storyID=8704)

pzarquon, I can't stop laughing. I've been to all the places he said and then some. I've also been to the State Capital...can be Governor someday too? :eek:

Some people's children dey like deny! :rolleyes:

Auntie Lynn :p

[1stwahine]

Bright Ideas: Mini-Grants
"Care about improving the Chinatown arts district? Write a one-page paper on your best idea. Twenty applicants will be selected for a short oral presentation and ten will receive a grant of up to $4000. Deadline is June 30. info@artsatmarks.com "

Auntie Lynn :D

Winners were announced today!
Coalition works on plan to revitalize Chinatown
"$40,000 in grants funds development of 10 proposals"
By Venus Lee

http://starbulletin.com/2006/07/15/news/story05.html

"Chinatown is the first place in Hawaii -- and the seventh urban neighborhood in the nation-- to be recognized in the Preserve America program."

Lots of exciting and great ideas!

Yipppeeee! Chinatown going get a new facelift and changes are going to be made...FINALLY!

"There is no specific time line for the projects." :confused:

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

K-den. Update on MWH. Presence of HPD in the area and in MWH has decreased the Security Problems 100%. :D

see http://www.auntiepupule.com/blog/index.php?id=691

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXHg5G51J4Y

Thanks for the first hand experience tonight.

outs...

Poof...

self imposed ban imposed on myself...

[1stwahine]

Mahalo Manoa for coming out and walking with us!

As for you first class video...no can see my Big Beautiful Nose at ALL! :p

Auntie Lynn :D

[manoasurfer123]

AuntiePupule keeping the HPD in check
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efo5JKzrDWU

[pzarquon]

Poof...self imposed ban imposed on myself...That's gotta be the shortest "I'm taking a break from this place" absence in HawaiiThreads' history! :p

Gotta say... walking alongside Lynn "Aunty Pupule" Vasquez is probably the only time I'd feel comfortable walking around certain neighborhoods at night with a video camera. The next step is definitely setting her up with her own rig. The Undacovah Bloggah goes video!

(Though, frankly, I don't think anythingabout our 1stwahine is "undercover"!)

[1stwahine]

The next step is definitely setting her up with her own rig. The Undacovah Bloggah goes video!

(Though, frankly, I don't think anythingabout our 1stwahine is "undercover"!)

Manoa's walk with us...
http://www.auntiepupule.com/blog/index.php?id=692

I got the Bug! I need a Video Camera. I'm going to get one by hook or by crook. The stories I can share...no one else could venture safely in and capture the essence of what really exists.

What is shown in the Media is only a tidbit of the reality in which we face. My fifty years of being born, raised and living in the Kalihi/Palama/Chinatown area gives me the opportunity to know what goes behind the scenes. I have tried my best to share it in print...through my eyes, ears and mind.

It is time I share it on Video for all to see. :eek:

I have been asked by Professionals to do a Documentary. I declined. The reason being I want to do it myself. I need to tell "My Story" without restrictions or having someone telling me what not to do or say. Without someone editing something out without my consent.

Hopefully, I will be able to purchase my Video Camera soon. Be it old or new...the main thing, it get's the job done.

To bring the Truth that no other has brought to you!!

Yes, PZ. I am infact, far from being undacova! I'm all OVA!!! :p

Time is of essence...

Auntie Lynn

[sinjin]

I have been asked by Professionals to do a Documentary. I declined. The reason being I want to do it myself. I need to tell "My Story" without restrictions or having someone telling me what not to do or say. Without someone editing something out without my consent.
Auntie Lynn
You may be making a mistake. There are many earnest documentarians that would not censor you in any way. The skill set they bring might allow you the exact freedom you insist upon. Interview some with hard questions.

[1stwahine]

You may be making a mistake. There are many earnest documentarians that would not censor you in any way. The skill set they bring might allow you the exact freedom you insist upon. Interview some with hard questions.

Sinjin, thank you for your honest opinion. However, the places I venture into will not automatically let a camera crew - no matter how small a group go in. Most times everyone is camera shy. For obvious reasons.

The camera Manoa had last night as well as the ones I saw Ryan and Kimo55 using at HT's Annual Picnic would be sufficient enough for what I have in mind. The size alone would not intimidate anyone. They are use to me taking pictures of them in action. Being part of my Videos would be just another pose for Auntie pUpUle or getting couple of my famous Whack Whacks!

My desire and purpose in making a documentary is to tell the truth. I am not thinking about winning any award or recognition. That is not my style. Never was, never will be. Das why I'm poor. ;)

Nah, I'll stick to my way. If can - can. If no can - no can.

At least, I tried.

MAHALO

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

Pictures tell a thousand words...

Look what residents at MWH have to deal with when they want to take out the garbage.

[manoasurfer123]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNNyvX898Mw

Manoa crawls back off HT and into his hole!

[1stwahine]

In today's StarBulletin http://starbulletin.com/2006/07/19/news/story06.html
Shooting prompts action by Kukui Plaza residents
By Leila Fujimori

"A group of 11 Kukui Plaza residents, including a 79-year-old woman, took to the streets last night in an effort to take back their community after a fatal shooting shook their neighborhood earlier this month."

"Rep. Bev Harbin and city Councilman Rod Tam called for tougher laws and more community involvement, but the audience criticized their "rhetoric."

I know many of the people who walk the Chinatown Neighborhood Watch Walk for years. It's always been an uphill battle yet they never give up the fight.

Everyone must work together in order to reclaim the streets. It can be done. There are things happening behind closed doors that must be stop. The Public must know sooner or later. Investigations they say are going on but what are the results?

Hmmmm...there's more to the story than meets the eye. Hopefully, everything will come together so that all will understand the puzzel in which Crime in Hawai'i nei is continuing at it's rapid rate and why nothing is done.

Auntie pUpUle
Da Undacova Blogga ;)

[1stwahine]

I went to have lunch at Liliha Seafood Resturant on the corner of Liliha and Vineyard. When I was in the crosswalk, I noticed a familiar face. :eek: It was a man who was in the news on May 3, 2006.

http://starbulletin.com/2006/05/03/news/story02.html
"In a matter of minutes, a Palolo man allegedly stole a motorcycle at gunpoint, robbed a downtown bank and led more than two dozen police officers and a police helicopter in a chase across East Honolulu yesterday.

Police said Phong Le, 29, led officers from downtown to East Oahu and back to Makiki, where he drove the motorcycle up Round Top Drive, and was boxed in by officers."

As he passed me, he stopped and kicked the stop sign. I dared not to say anything. I not dumb. I ain't no hero. I'm pUpUle. I went on my way.

How can a man so dangerous to Society be let go. How? This man is a walking time bomb. As I looked into his eyes...it was not one of a human being. He will be heard of again in the news.

It's just a matter of time.

Please be careful of this man. He frequents the Liliha, Palama, Kalihi, and Downtown areas. He is very dangerous.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/phonle.jpg

In the Advertiser's article http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/May/09/ln/FP605090344.html
"Fong Lu, also known as Phong Le, was charged with firstdegree robbery before he was turned over to federal authorities for prosecution."

[1stwahine]

Today, I start going Door to Door with my Brochures. Fran (anapuni808) donated them for my bid for President of The Mayor Wright Housing Tenant Association. Election Night is next Wednesday. September 27th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Win or Lose ~ I will continue to better my Community. ;)

Love and Aloha

Auntie Lynn

[WindwardOahuRN]

Today, I start going Door to Door with my Brochures. Fran (anapuni808) donated them for my bid for President of The Mayor Wright Housing Tenant Association. Election Night is next Wednesday. September 27th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Win or Lose ~ I will continue to better my Community. ;)

Love and Aloha

Auntie Lynn

Good luck to you, Auntie. I know your heart and soul are in the right place. :)

[manoasurfer123]

win or lose ~ you HAVE ALREADY MADE your community better. If your elected... It will just be that much better! :)

[1stwahine]

Thank you both. ;)

Just pau walking half of MWH with Karl Rhoads. I did it for him...now he did it for me. :D My feet tired. It was worth it. My fellow neighbors are excited like me. They want change too. I invited dem for refreshments and snacks at my hale after voting. I dunno how I going feed um all. :confused: I'll pray on it. God always feeds eveybody. Juss like on Calvary!!!heheheh

Auntie Lynn

[Menehune Man]

Right on Auntie Lynne!
Continue to tell your story and that of your world around you, video will make it that much more enlightening. And speaking of being enlightening, keep up the good work in the community and I hope you get the President position. It'd be a blessing to all. Good luck.

[1stwahine]

Mahalo Menehune Man. I wrote a bit on my Blog tonight on my walk.heheheh
http://www.auntiepupule.com/blog/index.php?id=805

Auntie Lynn :D

[1stwahine]

Dear HT Ohana, this is my last post till after The MWH Tenant Association Board Elections. I am busy preparing for it. :D I just Pau going Door to Door once again with my friend Karl Rhoads. He assisted me. My feet are swollen.heheheh I still have five buildings moa. :eek:

Whatever the outcome on Wednesday...I had FuN. I got to meet my fellow neighbors up close. I got a taste of what it's like running for Office no matter how small. It's hard. It's NASTY. I maintained.

Hopefully, my neighbors will Vote for me as they promised they would. One never knows until the Day when the Votes are counted.

Until I post again. Take care and God Bless!

I'll be lurking.heheheh

Love and Aloha

Auntie Lynn aka AuntiePuPule.com :p

[manoasurfer123]

I've said it before... I will say it again...

1stwahine has made a difference at MWH whether she wins or loses.

If she is elected... MWH will be that much better.

Now go soak your feet :p

[nachodaddy]

Auntie;

A lot of aloha to you from this side of the pond. Keep fighting the good fight and geevum............ :)

[1stwahine]

I did my best but I get my best wasn't good enough...

I LOST!

Eh, I not crying. God have Bigger plans for me. Many of my supporters grumbled about it being Fixed. I smiled and said it's ok. I won't ask for a recount. Das not my style. I accept what is. Tomarrow is another Day.

Continued http://www.auntiepupule.com/blog/index.php?id=814

Auntie Lynn :D

[manoasurfer123]

I'm sorry to disagree:

YOU WONYOU WON

Hello... you have brought so much attention to MWH in just the last year alone that you have won in my mind...

and their is still much work to do that I'm sure you will continue with your community whether you won or lost!

[1stwahine]

Mahalo Manoa! It's been a looong night. :p

I have no regrets. The experience and the support from those who believed in me was worth it. I shall go forward. My daughter Christy said to me after..."Mom, are you ok?...It's ok Mom..you're still our Champion! It's their Lost!" ;)

I feel good knowing I did my best. Knowing I wanted what is Best for my Community which is the Truth and a better Tomarrow.

My passion is to help others who is suffering more than me. I shall continue to do that. God will comfort me tonight as he has many times before. He will give me strength and guide me to where he wants me to be.

Love and Aloha

Auntie Lynn

[Queenolu]

Sorry to hear about that Auntie Lynn. You are a total winner in the eye of God and really that is all that matters. Continue your good work and sooner or later those earthlings over there will soon recognize and appreciate you.

[manoasurfer123]

A 15-year-old boy was shot in the right leg late Saturday night on Pua Lane at Mayor Wright Homes after confronting a group of young men about loud noise..
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Oct/29/br/br9714305286.html
Aunty I hope they apprehended the suspect and the boy is ok...

[1stwahine]

Putting the following here cause a parent witnessed two teachers smoking marijuana in a truck and reported them.:)

Should I know who you are? As far as I can tell, you're a nobody, and I'd really rather not hear from you. And you're right, you don't have to put up with me like my retarded cat.

Oh! My! I thought this was juss onnada gripe about da Advertiser.
Kinda interesting that someone called "Agovgal" would even refer to bureaucrats as droning bores. But I'm nobody.

You're LavaGal! And I love reading your articles! You are a Special Woman whom I consider my friend.;)

In case I wasn't clear, I went on at length about the different standard teachers are held to in order to explain why this would show up on the front page. "Two people suspected of smoking before work?" not a big deal. "Two teachers suspected of smoking before work?" suddenly much more interesting to most people.

Back on topic...Absolutely correct Scriv.

In The StarBulletin this morning:
http://starbulletin.com/2006/12/06/news/story06.html

"Police arrested Ayson and Luhrsen on suspicion of third-degree promotion of dangerous drugs, considered a petty misdemeanor.

Both were released after they each posted $50 bail.

Ayson and Luhrsen are scheduled to appear in Wahiawa District Court on Dec. 26. If charged with the offense, both could face up to 30 days in jail."

Petty misdemeanor. However, the fact remains they are TEACHERS who were going to work! Das sum expensive Dubie dey wen smoke...the hits may cost dem their jobs. ::)

Hmmmm...not to bright teachers. Dey probably won't lose their jobs. They should. Reality ~ Suspension and Counseling.

Why? First Offense. DAGG.

After three incidents this year...Mandatory Drug Testing in the works?

Just my opinion.

Auntie Lynn

[SouthKona]

In The StarBulletin this morning:
http://starbulletin.com/2006/12/06/news/story06.html
"Police arrested Ayson and Luhrsen on suspicion of third-degree promotion of dangerous drugs, considered a petty misdemeanor.


According to the SB article: "Police arrested Ayson and Luhrsen on suspicion of third-degree promotion of dangerous drugs, considered a petty misdemeanor." So, the teachers were not arrested for "smoking pot", they were arrested for possession.

But, what's up with the SB interpertation that it is a "petty misemeanor". The HRS state that third-degree promotion of dangerous drugs a Class "C" felony.

Promoting a Dangerous Drug
Third Degree (Class "C" Felony; 5 years/$10,000)
Any person who knowingly possesses any dangerous drug In any amount.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 712-1243 (1993
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0712/HRS_0712-1243.htm

[Pua'i Mana'o]

I wonder:

can a person get arrested for being stoned, but not possession? If Joe Blow just finished a joint, and he runs into the law w/in an hour after, does the law account for being under illegal influences, even if as a result of consumption there isn't any drugs left in his possession? Or is that only in relation to moving vehicle violations?

And to keep this tangent-free, JB doesn't have a medical mj permit.

[Leo Lakio]

Yes. "Under the influence" laws are not restricted to motor-vehicle applications. You can be busted for public intoxication, for example, while staggering home after getting plastered at a bar.

It is more difficult, however, to test for marijuana usage than alcohol, in a case such as this.

[sinjin]

I wonder:

can a person get arrested for being stoned, but not possession? If Joe Blow just finished a joint, and he runs into the law w/in an hour after, does the law account for being under illegal influences, even if as a result of consumption there isn't any drugs left in his possession? Or is that only in relation to moving vehicle violations?

And to keep this tangent-free, JB doesn't have a medical mj permit.
I saw this very thing on "Cops". Two guys pulled out of a car parked in a driveway, smoke billowing out but nothing on them. Cops took them in for being under the influence of pot in public. This was in Palm Springs IIRC.

[1stwahine]

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/masthead.gif
http://starbulletin.com/2006/12/08/news/story10.html
Teacher's lawyer: It wasn't pakalolo

Two Mililani Middle faculty members are accused of smoking pot before school

By Rosemarie Bernardo

"Two Mililani Middle School teachers were smoking a cigarette -- not pot -- before they headed to work, a defense attorney says.

Benjamin Ayson and Lisa Luhrsen, were arrested Monday for allegedly smoking pot."

"They were sharing a cigarette and that's all," said attorney David Gierlach, who represents Ayson. It was not marijuana, Gierlach said yesterday."

Who da hell dey think dey FOOLING?:rolleyes: Plezzzzzzzzz! "Police said marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found in the truck and on Ayson and Luhrsen. Both were arrested on suspicion of third-degree promotion of dangerous drugs, a petty misdemeanor. Each posted $50 bail and are scheduled to appear in Wahiawa District Court on Dec. 26."

The Nerve! What school dey went? Too much Dubies!:p

When you do something wrong ~ admit. Misdemeanor. Possible suspension and counseling. Already going through Public outry...should have just took the punishment instead of saying "Cigarette!"

Das just Dumb!

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Since the Sewer Problem is solved...hopefully. I'll post here.

Once every year all residents must pass an inspection by housing representatives. It's usually two. The inspection is done through-out the entire unit and outside. Everything must be clean and in working order. We are given ample time to clean. This includes windows, oven, stove, closets, behind everything, etc. etc. Bathroom tub, toilet and whateva's must be spic and span.

I pass without fail ever year.

Many residents do not.:eek:

My building is being inspected on the 28th of this month. Nobody is cleaning except me...da fools. Every year is da same.:rolleyes:

Hanacoocooleilei! Wen will dey eva LEARN!

How's your Sunday going?:D

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Breaking News!:eek:

Ambulance in front of my Hale.

Police has suspect on the ground in handcuffs.

Injured male is still by odda building.

Reporting LIVE from MWH

aUNTIE pUPULE
dA Undacova Blogga:p

Update: Suspect is Asian. Tall and lanky.
Victim is Caucasian, middle age, bald.
Suspect was yelling "Wea's my money?"
Victim neva have his money.
It was to do with DRUGS!

Victim was taken into ambulance on his stomach with huge bandages on his upper right shoulder. IV's too. They still neva go. How come?

5:35 p.m. Now dey going. Blasting the siren otta MWH...AGAIN.

[1stwahine]

Aloha! Please call your Representatives and tell them to please VOTE YES for the following Bills next week:

The first one is Karl's "First Bill" as a State Representative to introduce as a Rep. OK, the bill that would increase funding for security is HB320 and is going to be heard by the Human Services and Housing Committee a week from today, Monday, Feb. 5, at 8:30 a.m.

The CIP bill includes money for new bathroom and kitchen fixtures in MW and is bill HB1624. The bill would include $4.5 million. We could use letters to Rep. Nakasone on that one too.

Mahalo

Auntie Lynn :D

[1stwahine]

Coming Together As A Community!

Everybody knows my feelings regarding The MWH Tenant Association Board. I don't have go into detail. This morning I put my personal feelings aside and went to see Al Jacobs, who represents Management at MWH. During our meeting I discussed Representative Karl Rhoad's intention of submitting his first bills next week which I wrote about yesterday. I asked for his assistance in telling the others to also submit their testimonies as well as to go to the State Capitol in person to say it. It is imperative that we as residents come together as one to share our feelings in hopes that our Legislature pass the Bills in which Rep. Karl Rhoads is submitting.

I've also asked other residents to come to my hale as well. To explain and assist them as needed. Bickering and personal feelings regarding past mistakes has no bearing on the future of MWH. However, it doesn't mean it is forgotten.

And so...we shall see if the others will feel the same way. Tonight is their monthly meeting.

IMUA!!! MAYOR WRIGHT HOUSING!!!!

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Mahalo to everyone who supported HB320. It passed unanimously
with amendments that made it stronger. The committee members were just appalled of what is going on at MWH!

Patti Miyamoto, Interim Director for Housing and five residents including me spoke in support of the Bill. No one opposed.

I was sad not see more residents.

The main thing ~ HB320 passed.

Auntie Lynn:D

[1stwahine]

Patti Miyamoto, Director for Hawai'i State Housing kept her promise! Tonight at 6:00 p.m. the Liliha Street entrance was CLOSED. The new gates were locked. All cars have to go through the Pua Lane entrance from 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. The two Guard Shacks have guards working. All incidents will be reported and logged to management. HPD Weed and Seed were there upon it's start. Finally....it has begun.

Imua MWH!

No Scared any moa!!!;)

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Ooops. I make mistake on the Hours. :-[

But it's better. ;D

Liliha Street Gate

Monday - 4:00 a.m. to Friday - 6:00 p.m.

Pua Lane Gate

Friday - 6:00 p.m. to Monday - 4:00 a.m.

Also, heheheh...the Maintenance are out in Full Force painting the side-walks, trimmings, cutting grass and making MWH look PRETTY! I dunno who's coming?:confused: Somebody wen get MAD (cough.cough) and now MWH is getting the attention we should have gotten a loooong time ago!:p

Good foa dem!:rolleyes:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

N. King Street is CLOSED! Another Pedestrian was hit this morning. Take another route!!!!!

Location ~ same area across Akepo Arms.

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Shhhhh. No make noise. I not suppose to tell. ;)

Anyway. The RollOff Truck wen hit the Electric Poll by the Main Office at MWH. HUD is having an Inspection in a few minutes. Management is going crazy! :eek: All emergency vehicles are present. No one is injured juss going coocoos cause the Big Bosses are hea.

Wendell told me not to write anything. "We don't need spectators." hahahaha

Too funny.

Auntie Lynn :D

[1stwahine]

On Tuesday, I went in front of Senator Suzanne Oakland-Chun to testify for HB320. http://www.auntiepupule.com/blog/index.php?id=981#cmt

I just received a call from Patrick of Rep. Karl Rhoads Office.

It PASSED.

Now it will go to the Ways and Means Committee.

Please call your Representatives and Senators to support HB320.

Mahalo

Lynn Vasquez and Residents of MWH!:D

[1stwahine]

Road Work!! Stay away from Vineyard Off Ramp!:eek:

Auntie Lynn;)

[1stwahine]

I testified in front of Chairman Shimabukuro, Vice Chair Rhoads and Committee Members in strong support for HCR 103 and HR 81 Requesting an Audit of The Mayor Wright Tenant's Association.:p

I'm waiting for the Vote.;)

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

HCR 103 and HR 81 Requesting an Audit of The Mayor Wright Tenant's Association. PASSED!!! Now I can rest.;)

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

In The Advertiser http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070330/NEWS06/703300356/1010/NEWS

Sting uproots dealers in Kalihi

By Peter Boylan

"Responding to a rash of community complaints about drug dealing near an elementary school on 'Akepo Lane in Kalihi, Honolulu police arrested 11 people, including five convicted felons, on federal and state drug charges this week.

A four-month undercover drug sting culminated in the arrests Tuesday and Wednesday by District 5 crime reduction unit officers."

Born and raised in the area...I've seen them come and go. Just like Chinatown, HPD have to be consistent! The problem is gone for a little while...they will be back. In fact, they were back. Pua Lane is across the street and very active with the same kind of Drug Dealings which was going on at Akepo.

Auntie Lynn
Da Undacova BLOGGA!:p

[1stwahine]

On March 19th, I testified along with two others for a Resolution to have The MWH Tenant Association Board audited. It passed. We were waiting for it to go to another committee to be heard and passed for funds. I received a call this morning from Patrick of Rep. Karl Rhoads's office. The Resolution has taken a Bigger Step...instead of an Audit for The MWH Tenant Association Board, it now includes the Hawaii State Public Housing Authority Management and ALL Tenant Association Boards!

From only a few PUA and Unafraid Residents of Mayor Wright Housing...we were MIGHTY!

We testify again tomorrow!;)

FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS GRAND!! God Bless AMERICA!

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

I was hanging clothes. I noticed plenty people going in and out of the MWH Office!:confused: Being Ms. Niele, I wen go look too.:p

Upon opening the front door, I see Al Jacobs giving out checks.

I asked him what was going on.

"Eh, next week is MWH! Today is Kahuamanu!" Al told me.

"What foa?" I replied.

"Da overpayment on electric bills from a certain period....come back Monday!" He answered.

I went home still confused.

My neighbor called me outta my Hale.

A woman from Kahuamanu Homes just came see her and showed her a check of $900.00!!!!!

WOW!!! All Housing Residents who lived in the Projects from a certain period will be getting a hefty CHECK!

Me too!:D

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

K-den...I'm almost ready. I look spiffy.heheheh

Now if only I can remember not to SWEAR I'll be fine.:p

Imua Mayor Wright Housing and ALL Residents Of Hawai'i Public Housing!!!

No SCARED Anymoa!

Auntie Lynn
Da Undacova Blogga

[1stwahine]

I just got back! HCR 51 HD 1: Relating to an Audit of HPHA and Tenant Associations should have brought ukipila people and representatives from HPHA. But it didn't.:confused: The only ones who were there to give testimonies were Fetu, the President of Kuhio Park Terrace and me in support. Once again there were many written testimonies submitted by residents of MWH.

This is not a game. This is Serious.

I am waiting for Patrick of Rep. Karl Rhoads's office to call me of the results.

btw: I met a fellow HT'er. Dang! So handsome! Look like one MODEL! :D heheheh

Update: 3:48 p.m. HCR 51 HD 1: Relating to an Audit of HPHA and Tenant Associations ~ PASSED!!!!!

Yeeeeehaaaaa!!!

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

In The Honolulu Advertiser http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070406/NEWS04/704060376/1001/"But some worry the trend won't last.

"It's a bomb ready to explode," said Lynn Vasquez, who has lived in Kalihi all her life.

The active community leader and Mayor Wright public housing resident said she worries about tensions between different ethnic groups, tensions that are bubbling in Kalihi and show no signs of dissipating.

They only appear to be getting worse, she said.

Vasquez said fights between gangs of youth from different ethnic groups are a common occurrence just outside her housing complex — so much so that she and other Mayor Wright residents helped introduce a measure that calls for more security guards at the project.

The bill is moving through the state Legislature.

Though Vasquez says she is optimistic about the city's revitalization project, she also has concerns about whether it will work as planned.

Is it possible, she asked, for the diverse resident and business populations of Kalihi — the immigrant and low-income populations, newer, middle-class arrivals and the business owners along North King Street, Nimitz and Dillingham highways — to come together?"

"Since February, city officials have been meeting with Kalihi community and business groups about revitalization. The meetings will culminate in an economic development summit this month at Farrington High School."I don't get invited to things like dis...why? Cause I tell it like it is. And they don't like to hear it.

Auntie Lynn :-*

[1stwahine]

The line started from 6:30 a.m. Residents eagerly waiting patiently to receive whatever check management had for them. A Utility Allowance Reimbursement due from Smith vs. HCDCH settlement May 1, 2002 to August 31, 2004 (74.7% of entitlement).

However, not ALL Residents knew.

There were only two notices posted. One on the Bulletin Board located near the Main Office. The other by the Guard Shack. Both places where hardly no one reads. It wasn't announced at the MWH Tenant Association Meeting either. How did residents know? By word of mouth. I told others. And they told others as well. Word spreads faster when it comes to money.

And so the line was long. Still not as long as it should have been. They will be giving out checks till Friday. Then they will mail out the rest to those who didn't come. According to Mr. Wendal Chu, Manager of the Housing Projects, not all residents will receive reimbursements. Many will go towards payment due of back rent.

I also told those in line that whatever they receive MUST be reported to their welfare and food stamp workers! It is considered INCOME! The looks I got could have killed me if they were bullets...but I was serious. And so I called the Welfare Office and let them know of the Reimbursement which HCDCH is giving to ALL Residents.

It's always betta to be HONEST!

Auntie Lynn
Da Undacova Blogga
Reporting Live from MWH

BTW: I'll be at the State Capitol again tomorrow. It's a habit now.heheheh

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w161/1stwahine2/HPIM2169-1.jpg

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w161/1stwahine2/HPIM2172.jpg
Wendel Chu looks on to a Disabled Resident who had to stand in line like everybody else.:o

[anapuni808]

That is just plain mean - he should have/could have gotten that lady a chair. She looks like she is in pain!!!

[Hellbent]

I like how he looks like hes just standing there, hands in pockets with his big opu

[Leo Lakio]

I like how he looks like hes just standing there, hands in pockets with his big opu
Probably woulda had his hands in someone else's pockets, if Lynn hadn't been taking pictures.

[1stwahine]

I like how he looks like hes just standing there, hands in pockets with his big opu

Better view:

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w161/1stwahine2/HPIM2174.jpg

He did get chairs for the disabled to sit on after I complained he was violating Federal Laws and I was going to call the The Disability Hot Line. The line is still long.

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Auntie Lynn

[LikaNui]

He did get chairs for the disabled to sit on after I complained he was violating Federal Laws and I was going to call the The Disability Hot Line.
APPLAUSE!!! Well done, Auntie Lynn (as usual)!

:)

[1stwahine]

APPLAUSE!!! Well done, Auntie Lynn (as usual)!

:)

I no scared. I giff um! When Wendel sees me a coming he actually hides.heheheh He shakes his head, and tells me "now wat?" :confused:

Today, was no different. He asked me when I was moving out of MWH!hahaha

I told him soon. When everything is taken care of and the community comes together as one....then I can go.;)

Auntie Lynn

Update: It's raining. They still standing. $$$$ das why!heheheh

[1stwahine]

Once again Patrick Clemente, Former President of the Mayor Wright Tenant Association Board, Fetu and I went in front of Chair Magaoay, Vice Chair Tokioka and Committee Members to testify in strong support for HCR 103 HD 103 1: Relating to an Audit of Mayor Wright Homes Tenant Association.

Once again we told the TRUTH! :D

Patrick's testimony sealed it. "When I left office, there was eight thousand dollars. In eight months there was less than three hundred dollars that is not accountable. As a Resident, I want to know where the money went. I fully support an Audit and hope you pass this Resolution!"

As we walked out ~ the Committee reminded us about the Resolution they passed last week. They told us today is to specify on what needs to be done at MWH! ;)

Auntie Lynn

btw: An Auditor came up to us as we left the room and asked us for our names and phone numbers.heheheh

[1stwahine]

4/11/2007 H The committees on LMG recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Magaoay, Tokioka, B. Oshiro, Finnegan; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Karamatsu.

Auntie Lynn:D

[Keanu]

Woah Aunty, Marion Higa going love you for giving her more work.

[1stwahine]

Woah Aunty, Marion Higa going love you for giving her more work.

I going LOVE her even moa when she nailz dem!:p

She's da BESS cause she knows her BUSINESS!;)

Yeeeehaaaaaa!

Auntie Lynn

btw: Since the Reimbursement, many residents bought new beds and odda furnitures. Plenty happy people here at MWH! I still wonder what going happen when Welfare decides how to deal with the Reimbursement.

[Hellbent]

haha, now he looks like hes in line too.

i only said he looks like hes standing around in the other picture, i dont know him, of him, or his character. is he a black hat or a white hat?

[1stwahine]

In The Advertiser http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070413/NEWS06/704130348/1010/NEWS
Rapist abducts woman in Kalihi

By Rod Ohira

"Police yesterday sought the public's help in finding a man who kidnapped and raped a woman whose car stalled in Kalihi Kai Wednesday night.

The 44-year-old woman had parked her overheating car with its hood up on Pu'uhale Road near Homerule Street about 7:30 p.m. when a man drove up and asked if she needed help, police said. The woman refused and the man drove off.

The man returned minutes later and grabbed the woman from behind while she was bent over looking at her car's engine, police said. He forced her into his car, took her to a Hart Street location and assaulted her, said Sgt. Kim Buffett, police department CrimeStoppers coordinator."

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Suspect

I'm posting this as a WARNING to All WOMEN

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

In The StarBulletin http://starbulletin.com/2007/04/14/news/story03.html
Rape victim’s clear report credited for quick arrest

By Leila Fujimori

"An alert tipster and a brave victim are being credited for the quick arrest of a felon who allegedly kidnapped and raped a stranded female motorist in Kalihi.

Buffett praised the tipster and the public for being alert. "It was awesome," she said.

Buffett said the suspect has 64 prior arrests and nine convictions, including first-degree robbery. None of his prior arrests and convictions were for sex crimes.

"Is the public wondering, 'Why didn't she stay in her car and use her cell phone?' " Ramelli said. "Instead we should judge who he is and what he did. And if he did commit this crime, we need to prosecute him."

Yeah! The SOB got caught! The streets are safer...or is it? There are other Animals out there waiting to pounce for chances if given an opportunity. Don't give them. Be careful in what you do. Know your surroundings and if you don't...do not take chances. Not even for a second.

Stay put and call someone you know. Call HPD. If you don't have a cell phone ~ blast your horn until a Police Officer arrives. No make A...be Safe and Live!

Unfortunately, this incident was different. However...

This lady was akamai in doing what she did. She was brave to come forward. She was a Tita who fought for her Life and made shua she remembered every bit of detail to catch the SOB!

Just my opinion.

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

I dunno if I should put dis hea or the "Mental Illness Thread!" :confused:

K-den. In The StarBulletin this morning.:o
http://starbulletin.com/2007/04/17/news/story04.html

Motorist drops claim of rape and kidnapping

The victim is not yet charged with filing false report

By Leila Fujimori

"The 44-year-old alleged victim of kidnapping and rape on a Kalihi Kai street last week has withdrawn her complaint, the Honolulu Police Department announced yesterday.

Police officials provided a brief statement that the case is being evaluated, but would not comment on whether the report was false or why the woman dropped her complaint.

Police released a 45-year-old man who was arrested Friday, less than 24 hours after police put out a plea for the public's help in finding the suspect."

Wat happened? I tell you wat happened...she made up her story. It is against the LAW to falsely accuse someone. Especially, committing a crime of Violence! In her case ~ her defense going be Mental Illness!:rolleyes:

Wat dis world coming to?

Auntie Lynn

[Hellbent]

I was wondering when they announced the guys name, they didnt say 'alleged', and he wasnt proven guilty yet. So what happens to this guy? His name is all over the place now, and while hes got a record, he hasnt been busted for sexual stuff i heard. i wonder if hes gonna sue the media or the lady?

[lavagal]

I was wondering when they announced the guys name, they didnt say 'alleged', and he wasnt proven guilty yet. So what happens to this guy? His name is all over the place now, and while hes got a record, he hasnt been busted for sexual stuff i heard. i wonder if hes gonna sue the media or the lady?


More than 60 priors, 8 or 9 convictions, would you pursue a lawsuit to restore your reputation? Surely he is aquainted with attorneys and the legal system.

[1stwahine]

More than 60 priors, 8 or 9 convictions, would you pursue a lawsuit to restore your reputation? Surely he is aquainted with attorneys and the legal system.

I like say something about dis guy but I no like get SUED!!!:eek:

K-den....NOT!!!

Throw the SOB in jail too.:mad:

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

On another thread Keanu said Resolutions don't do anything or somthing lil dat. I told him remember da MWH Resolutions. I'm sorry to report he is absolutely correct.:(

Last week when I was on vacation in Las Vegas, a meeting was called. Senator Oakland-Chun killed the two Resolutions which was to have brought Audits on the MWH Tenant Association Board and ALL Tenant Associations in the State of Hawai'i.

The Representatives whom believed in us and who voted to have the audits are to be applauded. Senator Oakland-Chun should be ashame of herself!:mad: I don't understand how she arrived at her decision. It is unjust especially for the tenants of MWH.

I thought Politics was suppose to be FOR the people. Today...I feel sad. I feel what they say is true. Politics is a bunch of CROOKS.:rolleyes:

Hopefully, with those who voted for the Audit ~ Hawai'i still has a chance to gain respect and honor.

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Choke ACTION at MWH!!! Get plenny HPD right outside my Hale!!! But I no can take pictures. Had yelling from the back and the front.:eek: Cops came in seconds, I wen look. They have four to five men on the side walk.

Wait. I go niele.

Update: Resident got assaulted but no like say who was. Cops came fast cause dey was in the area for another case of underage drinking.

Just another Saturday Night at MWH!

Good night!

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

On Feb.9th ~ I posted the gates were closed on weekends on the Liliha Street entrance. On July 1st, I posted the Fire Truck came to the Liliha Street Entrance and wondered what to do den finally went around the block to come around to the Pua Lane entrance. Somebody forgot to inform dem.:rolleyes:

On Friday at 6:00 p.m. Traffic and Confusion was at Pua Lane.

The gates were CLOSED!:eek:

No one told the residents dat the Liliha Gates were going to be opened!:p

I wonda why?

Fire Truck and Ambulance are here as I type this post.

Auntie Pupule
Da Undacova Blogga
Reporting LIVE for MWH!!

[1stwahine]

PK and I arrived at the State Capital around 10:15 a.m. Fetu and Lawrence were already there. I was surprised to see complementary coffee!heheheh Neba had all the odda times I wen testify. ??? Must be Senator Chambers get moa Power!! :p

The room got packed fast. Residents from all ova and the outer islands came to hear the first of many HHA Briefings in front of the newly formed Committee On Human Services and Public Housing ~ Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair and Senator Les Ihara Jr., Vice Chair Representing the House of Representatives ~ Representative Karl Rhoads.

Sen. Chun-Oakland asked everyone to introduced themselves. :D

Den...newly elected Director of HHA, Chad Taniguchi gave a verbal report on the current status on the Agency. He also shared his concerns as well as what is planned for the future. For once, I believe HHA is in good hands with a person who knows his vision.

All talk and no show has always been the problem. Listening to him and Cliff Laboy talk about plans to put HPD Officers or Sheriff Deputies on Patrol on certain day/nights is a step in the right direction. 8) In essence, we need to take the bad elements out!! Rules and Regulations must be enforced. Zero tolerance to those who break it. As reported by Mr. Taniguchi, there are many Homeless living in our shelters. If those in Housing can not and will not abide by the Rules and Regulations...they will be evicted. Get plenty people who like live in Housing!

Mike Flores from HUD also spoke. It was Awesome to see many new faces as well as old ones. Most of all it was great knowing all dis started because of some unafraid residents from MWH. Yeah...I neba get to testify today. Das ok. The main ting changes are coming foa the betta. ;)

Finally.

Mahalo Committee On Human Services and Public Housing ~ Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair and Senator Les Ihara Jr., Vice Chair Representing the House of Representatives ~ Representative Karl Rhoads.

Auntie Lynn aka Auntie Pupule

[1stwahine]

In The StarBulletin http://starbulletin.com/2007/07/18/news/story05.html
Residents erect a downtown sentry
A 30-foot dragon is a symbol of protection for a downtown spot

By Brittany P. Yap

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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM

"A 30-foot dragon statue stands guard at Nuuanu Avenue and North Kukui Street to ward off evil spirits and give protection to the downtown community, part of an effort by residents to reclaim their neighborhood.

A year ago at the same corner, Honolulu police said, 24-year-old Daniel Trulove was shot by a pimp just before midnight after an argument involving a prostitute. In June, four boys were hospitalized after being struck by a car that jumped a curb.

A blessing ceremony for the dragon is being held today at noon at 35 N. Kukui St., and will include the opening of the dragon's eyes. The Chinese do this by putting red dots on the eyes, which is meant to give life to the dragon.

"Chinese believe the dragon is a symbol of protection," Bunjamin-Mau said."

Citizens taking back their community. It can be done.;) That area has always been a problem. It starts from there all the way to the back streets of Kukui and Aala Streets. In fact, the whole Chinatown area.:o Reality ~ criminal activities can never be 100 % taken out. But with more continuity of crack downs it can become safer.

Just my opinion.

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Dey are ROLLING @ MWH!!! :eek:

HAHAHAHAHA

Just received the following flyer:

"Due to the constant vandalism to the guard shack located at Pua Lane, effected this evening, the Pua Lane gate will be open 24/7. We will shut down the Liliha Street guard shack entirely. No one will be able to enter/exit out the Liliha Street anymore. EVERYONE is to use the Pua Lane gate.

For Mayor Wright Homes residents only, please remind your relatives/friends of this new change. We ask for everyone's cooperation in this matter."

Hmmm...they betta let the Ambulance Crew, HFD and HPD know too.:rolleyes:
Bumby da same ting going happen like July 1st!heheheh

Auntie Lynn
Dee Undacova Blogga

[1stwahine]

If you work in the Downtown Area, you have seen a Homeless person by the Fort Street Mall Area near Ross with a lot of suitcases? Ukapila suitcases. I mean UKAPILA SUIT CASES!!!

District 13 Neighborhood Board Meeting on July 5, 2007

" Concern was expressed about a homeless person on Ft. Street Mall near the Ross store who had a lot of belongings arranged on the Mall. Major Macadangdang reported he is back on duty at the Honolulu District, having temporarily been assigned to the Waikiki District. He noted that the department works with social service agencies to deal with homeless persons, noting that if the persons are not doing anything illegal, there is no action they can take, as is the case with this person. Chair Smyth reported that the Downtown Business Improvement District has resolved this situation by addressing storage of the person’s belongings, the person will then move from the mall."

Ok...who going pay foa the storage after the initial payment? And where is the person going? Will the person comply cause the person has been there for years.

*There are plans to rename Chinatown Gateway Park to Dr. Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park and install a statue.
I'd like to see a Statue dealing with the Hungry and the Homeless! A hand extending TO hand ~ Hope, Love and ALOHA!

Yeah, KauKau Wagon uses that Park every Saturday. So does the Church on the last Saturday of every month. We don't get paid. We go there because we Love what we do.

How do you get Park named for the People? It is a cause dat is staring in our faces daily!

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

"Adopt-A-Block/Weed and Seed Community Care" Sponsored by The Weed And Seed Program and City and County of Honolulu. Das where I was this morning, doing my share for my community.

Moomoo leg neba stop me.hehehe I wobbled in heels. I not shame. "Shame is wen you STEAL!"

Only easy to use a trash can. Some people's children too lazy to use um.

SAD.

It starts in the home. Make it a habit.

Opala is OPALA.

Do your share.

Be AKAMAI ~ Kokua Hawai`i!

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Representative Karl Rhoads, NB 15 Member Auntie Pupule:) and Councilman Romy Cachola!

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[Keanu]

Be AKAMAI ~ Kokua Hawai`i!

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Representative Karl Rhoads, NB 15 Member Auntie Pupule:) and Councilman Romy Cachola!


Did Councilmember Cachola actually work or did he show up just for the photo op?

:p

[1stwahine]

Be AKAMAI ~ Kokua Hawai`i!

Did Councilmember Cachola actually work or did he show up just for the photo op?:p

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He worked. One of his workers asked me if I knew him. I laughed and told her I knew him many years before he went into Politics. As he was sitting down, I approached him. I said "Crispy Lechon!" Romy blurted out "Conrado!" We know each other over thirty years.

Auntie Lynn

[Keanu]

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He worked. One of his workers asked me if I knew him. I laughed and told her I knew him many years before he went into Politics. As he was sitting down, I approached him. I said "Crispy Lechon!" Romy blurted out "Conrado!" We know each other over thirty years.

Auntie Lynn

Save this picture Aunty. Seeing Romy do something productive is like catching a glimpse of Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster.... a "once in a lifetime" visual :p

[LikaNui]

Das where I was this morning, doing my share for my community. Moomoo leg neba stop me. Aunty Lynn, you are truly an inspiration!!! You never cease to amaze me with your community involvement and the amount of time you spending helping others, even when you have your own health issues.
I don't know you... we've never met... but I'm soooooo proud of you!!!
:)

[1stwahine]

Aunty Lynn, you are truly an inspiration!!! You never cease to amaze me with your community involvement and the amount of time you spending helping others, even when you have your own health issues.
I don't know you... we've never met... but I'm soooooo proud of you!!!
:)

Awwww...das nuttin. I love doing what I do. After I came home, I rested and den I went to KauKau Wagon at 1:15 p.m. heheheh There's new Volunteers from Hickim AFB so I get to rest and not serve. I go around sharing Love and ALOHA. Plus, make Sharon laugh as well as everybody else.

I'll be launching my Third Annual Christmas Slippah Wish Project soon. The President for Kamehameha Housing Tenant Association asked me if I had extra slippahs to give to the children at Kam. I told her I going get um. It is my hope to include a new housing project every year.

Mahalo

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

http://www.auntiepupule.com/blog/files/lynn_auntiepupulehappyholidays.gif

It's dat time of year again! Can you believe it, this will be our 3rd Annual MWH Slippah Wish Project! I was asked by the President of Kamehameha Homes, Zara Lee, if get extra slippahs foa da kids at her project. I told her I going get um. Den word got around to the President Ka'ahumanu Housing, David Yaw. You guessed it, I told um, to get me the number of children.

Hopefully, next year, we can include KPT and den the next year Kam IV and so forth until all the keikis from Public Housing going have Rubbah Slippahs foa Christmas!

And it all started from my Christmas Wish!

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Star Bulletin Christmas Day Front Page!
http://starbulletin.com/2005/12/25/news/story01.html

Pictures of last year's celebration!
http://www.auntiepupule.com/blog/index.php?id=906

Happy Holidays 2007

Mahalo!

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Donations: zztype@alohatown.com

[Miulang]

WTG, Tita! Mary Vorsino (http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071024/NEWS01/710240395/1001/NEWS01)did a good job this morning explaining what's going on with the hot water at MWH. You're right: you and the other residents of MWH don't deserve to be treated like second class citizens. Now let's see how fast they get those faulty solar panels replaced so you and your neighbors can get your hot water back.

Miulang

[1stwahine]

heheheh

Mahalo Tita Miulang!;)

UPDATE!!!!

October 24, 2007 11:00 a.m.

Representative Karl Rhoads called me. Panels are being sent and will be fixed in two weeks!

Mahalo EVERYBODY who cared and HELPED!

Auntie Lynn

As foa our Christmas Slippah Project, we now have ChipIn!

http://zztype.com/images/chipin.png (http://zztype.com/chipin.php)
This is actually a link to a page with the "real" widget on it, from which you will be able to click to donate.

or zztype@alohatown.com

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/hohoho.gifMahalo

[1stwahine]

On November 7, 10:00 a.m., there will be a joint Senate/House informational briefing to address various issues related to public housing.

"The public and legislature will be updated about progress being made to renovate vacant public housing units and the status of repair and maintenance projects for all public housing projects across the State of Hawaii will be provided by the HPHA. There will also be discussion by Public Housing Tenant Associations about concerns they have at the housing project where they reside.";)

Come one, Come ALL!:D

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

I'm ready to represent my Community this morning.;)

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

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It's Happening!

Slippahs have been ordered.

Donors Christmas Slippah Wish 2007

Donna of Champuru.net, Pooge, Kalei, Dennis Morioka, Mike Lowery, LikaNui, Maria (Sassy), Leo Lakio and Lovely AF Lori, TutuSue, Jade Moon, The Hobbs a.k.a. Blueyecicle, Evelyn from HomeSpun Honolulu, Marisa Shreve, Doris Roberts, Anita B. King, Leah Ledward, Corrin, Christine Wetzold, Ted and Soos, Rodney Choy, Roxanne, Shane, Lurkah, Patti Inada, Rep. Karl Rhoads and wife Cindy, Elizabeth Turley, Beau, Quijana Byrd, Mary & Avon District Manager, Leon & Claire Dodson, AbsoluteChaos, Karen Moser, Charles & Helen Khim, James, Kathleen Cooper and Margaret Calfee!

Anita King (Skeeter) of Waianae matched her Readers in Donations!

Sharon Black and The KauKau Wagon Crew.

Mahalo!!!

Auntie Lynn and Blaine :) :D

[Leo Lakio]

Sharon Black and The KauKau Wagon Crew.No kidding? One grass-roots, real people-level, getting-something-done-without-too-much-bureaucracy-crap group helps out another --- that's the chapter I want to read in The Great, Grand Book Of The History Of Humans after we are all extinct.

[1stwahine]

No kidding? One grass-roots, real people-level, getting-something-done-without-too-much-bureaucracy-crap group helps out another --- that's the chapter I want to read in The Great, Grand Book Of The History Of Humans after we are all extinct.

People helping People. Our goal is the same ~ HOPE!
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Pictures from last year's celebration.

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Da Slippahs arrived this afternoon!

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Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Last night, MWH celebrated our 3rd Annual Slippah party. It started at 2:00 p.m.

Roxanne from Hawai'i Food Bank donated ten palettes of various lettuce, sodas, candies, etc.

Major Rod McCabe and his crew delivered ukapila clothes, furniture, toys and so much more.

P.K. and I gave away boxes and boxes of vegetables.

The clothes were neatly folded and put into a pile for the evening.

Everyone started to arrive early. By 6:00 p.m. the whole area was loaded with residents. Sharon arrived with the KauKau Wagon Crew. Chili, Rice, Hot Dogs, Shave Ice and Chips enough for all.

We raffled boxes of Shmoozy's and other gifts for the adults. Each woman was given a bouquet of flowers.

Justin, Ligaya, and her friend Brittney from Seattle were in charge of the Slippahs. They did an excellent job making shua the children were given the proper size and each child had one.

Pictures of MWH:

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Major Rob McCabe delivered four truckloads of gifts!

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Clothes.

More pictures at http://www.auntiepupule.com/blog/index.php?id=1269

Mahalo,

Auntie Lynn and The Slippah Ohana!

[LikaNui]

Auntie, words can't begin to describe how proud we all are of what you've accomplished!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mahalo nui loa to you and your helpers Blaine, PK, Sharon and the others!
God bless you.

[tutusue]

Wow, Auntie...you wen done it again!
CONGRATULATIONS!

Shoots, why did I think last Christmas was the first annual party?! Am I having an attack of 'tutu brain'? :confused:

[1stwahine]

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Mahalo LikaNui and Tutusue for being part of the Slippah Ohana! I never dreamed it would become this Big.heheheh To see and hear the laughter and appreciation from everyone is awesome!

Yes. Wishes and Dreams come true; you just gotta Believe!

Delivery To The Leeward Coast!
http://www.auntiepupule.com/blog/index.php?id=1270

We arrived at 6:15 a.m. The break of "Dawn" and also the lady's name. She wasn't there. In fact, nobody was there who was going to deliver presents. My daughter, Ligaya said "Mom, we'd better leave. We don't know this area."

I looked at her, smiled then said "We are going to do what we came out here to do and that is deliver the Slippahs/Gifts to the Homeless Children of the Leeward Coast!"

Dean and Malissa arrived with the Flatbed truck. Malissa also brought lots of clothes and toys too.

Skeeter arrived with her friend whom became our driver. OMG! I forgot her name.

We were going to be ok. P.K. was raised and graduated from Waianae High School! Skeeter was the reason we were there. More than anything else, God was with us. I could feel his presence.

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Auntie Lynn

[tutusue]

[...]
Shoots, why did I think last Christmas was the first annual party?! Am I having an attack of 'tutu brain'? :confused:
Yesireeeeee...Tutu brain is in full gear! December 06 is but a blur for me after the Thanksgiving death of a friend. So, yah! Now I remember...Christmas 05 was the first slippah wish project. Duuuuuuuh!!!! :o

Dang...time sure flies!

[Leo Lakio]

Just...just...wow.

Wow.

So much in only three years.

Wow.






Wai maka time...'scuse me.

[1stwahine]

Just...just...wow.

Wow.

So much in only three years.

Wow.






Wai maka time...'scuse me.

heheheh...

Mahalo Leo Lakio and Beautiful AF!!

Looking forward to Slippah Project 2008!! Another Housing Project or two to be added on...until all Public Housing and Homeless Keiki of Hawai'i nei have Rubbah Slippah foa Christmas!:D

Love and ALOHA,

Auntie Lynn and Da Slippah Ohana which you and AF are a part of!;)

[1stwahine]

More pictures and story on Skeet's Stuff!
http://skeetsstuff.skeeterbess.com/2007/12/24/keiki-slippah-wish-project-mission-accomplished/

Keiki Slippah Wish Project - Mission Accomplished!

"Oh, what a day we had! There are a lot of reasons that I hope Saturday stays fresh in my memory for a long, long time. I got very discouraged about the problems of the homeless in Waianae some time back. Saturday reminded me why I care, and why it’s important to ignore the political ugliness, look beyond the smoke and mirrors and do something. Saturday was about people and about community. My community - Waianae!"

[1stwahine]

For the past month, my hale and front yard has become a meeting place for MWH'S Bike Youth. :D They come to talk story and fix their broken bikes. They ask to borrow our ranch and tools. P.K. tries his best to assist them. :)

MWH does not have a playground. I'd rather have them here having FuN and keeping busy than getting into trouble. If you would like to share any knowledge about bicycles to these youths, please contact me.

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

HPHA Board of Directors
http://www.hcdch.state.hi.us/generalinformation/geninfomenu.html

I attended a meeting yesterday. It was for the HPHA Board of Directors to hear testimonies. It was recessed for next week where they will vote to either rescind their approval of the project or to leave it as is.

The majority of those in the room were against Transitional Housing in Puahala Housing. In fact, only two from NB 14 were for it. From NB 15, Chairperson Bernie Young, Co-Chairperson David Yaw, Board Members Ken Harding and Lynn Vasquez :) attended. One young woman who represented the youth of Puahala, put it well. "We weren't informed. We have a say to what goes on in our community."

Even our Elected Officials of the area are against, except one ~ Republican Corrine Ching. Senator Suzanne Chun-Oakland took time from her busy schedule and spoke against it.

Due Process wasn't done. The HPHA Board of Directors took it upon themselves and approved the Project without notifying the Neighborhood Boards, Various Boards, especially the Residents.

I am a Homeless Advocate. I am a Resident of Public Housing. My children and I have lived in a Transitional Housing, the now defunct Kokea Homeless Shelter for Women and Children. It was not managed by Public Housing.

Public Housing is PUBLIC HOUSING!

I have testified HPHA is not managing MWH right. Others have testified as well in front of our Legislators how their Projects are badly run. Rules and Regulations are not being followed. Living in fear is common. And they have the nerve to approve a new Project which they have no experience in?

This is not funny.

Those who apply for Public Housing know the wait. This Transitional Housing is not a permanent one. It is temporary...two years. After two years, where do they expect to make another project? MWH?

They are not solving the problem.

I am also angered at those who testified "negatively" against TRANSITIONAL PEOPLE! My children and I are products of a TRANSITIONAL HOME! I didn't testify because I am torn.

The most powerful testimony was the last. A woman who works in Applications for HPHA. She read it with passion yet kindness...in essence, she told The HPHA Board of Directors what they did was FRAUD!!

This all wouldn't have occurred if only The HPHA Board of Directors did what they were Appointed to do.

"For the PEOPLE!"

Love and ALOHA,

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

I went to a Weed and Seed Walk yesterday. Residents from various communities participated.

Hosting the walk was David H.A. Soares of Kukui Gardens.
Sgt. Santos was in charge. Also present were Officer Anderson, Officer Mata, and Sgt. John of the Weed and Seed Detail and his staff.

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Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Anyway, the pit bull/bulldog was thinking the same thing about Auntie Lynn's elevators too. Auntie, if you want to start a new thread on the problem, I'm sure several of us pit bulls here would like to try to help. I know this one would.

You are so kind LikaNui. However, at this point and time nothing can be done.:( We are at the mercy of the elevator repair company. According to Rep. Joey Manahan's Aide who spoke last night at our Kalihi-Palama Neighborhood Board Meeting.

Mahalo,

Auntie Lynn

[Leo Lakio]

However, at this point and time nothing can be done.:( We are at the mercy of the elevator repair company.That just seems like something that calls to be shaken up, doesn't it? Is it because public housing work has to be done by the lowest possible bid? No one's health and safety should be "at the mercy" of some company.

[1stwahine]

That just seems like something that calls to be shaken up, doesn't it? Is it because public housing work has to be done by the lowest possible bid? No one's health and safety should be "at the mercy" of some company.

The Kalihi-Palama Neighborhood Board feels the same way. Questions were asked and will be answered at our next meeting in April.

Mahalo

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

Last night, Residents were given a flyer:

Attention All Mayor Wrights Residents

GET INFORMED
& GET INVOLVED!

Housing Authority plans
to renovate the buildings...

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The meeting is at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Hall.

I expect it to be very crowded.

Auntie Lynn

[Ron Whitfield]

In stead of starting a new thread, I'll post here that Honolulu is one dirty town. Maybe all others are worse, and ours is hidden to a degree with the abundant natural beauties, but I ride bike and bus, and you really notice how filthy everything is along the roads. Bus stops are scummy, as are the many free news stands, gravel and dirt in the gutters, and general ick seemingly everywhere, not to mention the increasing stench of #s 1 & 2 becoming more prevelant wherever you go. Those who cruise in their ACed cars may not notice it as much, but I sure do.
I guess it's OK with most folks as there certainly are more important things in our daily lives, but it makes for an even harder day to stay positive when you get bombarded with it constantly.
You'd think that someone in seats of power would care more about the tourist side of it, not just keeping Waikiki clean, because you know they won't care for the general citizens that deal with it daily.

[1stwahine]

Ron,

Thats why we have Neighborhood Boards. The Public is our eyes and ears. We need to have you come to our meetings and make the reports. Take an active part.
Oahu Neighborhood Boards Website:
http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/nco/boards.htm

Lynn Vasquez-Dela Cerna

[cyleet99]

Thanks for the link, Lynn! Enjoyed reading the North Shore Neighborhood Board minutes; I'm kinda disappointed that the area covered by the NS board area is so large! (Everybody from Wahiawa north! So BIG!)


Keeping you in my prayers....

[1stwahine]

You're very welcome cyleet99!! :D

K-den. As expected, the meeting was packed. In attendance, Rep. Karl Rhoads who has always been supportive and interested in the welfare of the MWH residents. Director of Public Housing, Chad Taniguchi and members of his Staff, Major of HPD Kalihi Unit, The owner of Alii Security, and Joanna Chaves, Manager of MWH. And a few others with titles.:p I neba take notes...all from head.

Anyways. What it all breaks down to: Changes. :D

You no pay rent, abide by rules, etc...you get EVICTED.

Excellent RULES.

Get the bad ones out.

The rent is another story.

Auntie Lynn

[Seeking Penance]

Again Aunty Lynn I respect and commend you deeply with all your efforts...............but you can only do so much.

I agree....parts of downtown honolulu needs a wax and a pressure wash.

What is frustrating!!!

The high political officials both on the city and state level spend so much of their wasted energy